For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,012 students in 95060, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 95060, CA are Brook Knoll Elementary School, Westlake Elementary School and Bonny Doon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 95060 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 95060, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95060, CA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brook Knoll Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
151 Brook Knoll Dr.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 423-2454
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 423-2454
Gr: K-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Westlake Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 High St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 429-3878
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 429-3878
Gr: K-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Bonny Doon Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1492 Pine Flat Rd.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 427-2300
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 427-2300
Gr: K-6 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Mission Hill Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
425 King St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 429-3860
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 429-3860
Gr: 6-8 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Bay View Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1231 Bay St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 429-3991
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 429-3991
Gr: K-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Santa Cruz County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Encinal St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 466-5700
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 466-5700
Gr: K-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
95060, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
13575 Empire Grade Rd.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 423-1652
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 423-1652
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students
Monarch Elementary Alternative (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
313 Swift St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 426-9346
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 426-9346
Gr: K-8 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
255 Swift St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 429-3900
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 429-3900
Gr: K-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Sojourn Middle Charter (Closed 2004)
Charter School
157 Trescony St
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 459-8816
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 459-8816
Gr: 6-8 | 30 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 95060, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 95060, CA include Brook Knoll Elementary School, Westlake Elementary School and Bonny Doon Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 95060?
6 public elementary schools are located in 95060.
What is the racial composition of students in 95060?
95060 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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